Adirondack Seating
ADIRONDACK STYLE
Evoking rusticity and relaxation through simple and elegant designs, vintage Adirondack furniture originated in the Adirondack Mountains of northeastern New York. The most famous piece is the Adirondack chair, which dates to 1903.
With its ample armrests and sturdy but comfortable slanted seat, the reclined Adirondack chair was designed by Thomas Lee for his own country home. The postwar golden age of modern patio and garden furniture production — led by the likes of Brown Jordan, Knoll, Salterini and Woodard — was decades away at the time, and there were few pieces of furniture specifically created for outdoor use.
Lee, a Massachusetts-born Harvard graduate raised in a wealthy family, was no furniture designer. He merely needed a durable, rugged chair for afternoons in the sun while he was vacationing on Lake Champlain in Westport, New York, in the summer. The amateur woodworker used just one wooden plank cut into 11 segments that were jointed together for his now-legendary seat, which is said to have been made of hemlock, hickory or basswood.
The story of the Adirondack chair continues with Lee’s friend, carpenter Harry Bunnell, covertly patenting the chair and going on to produce it as the Westport Plank chair for a growing audience over the next two decades. Over a century later, the Adirondack chair has gone through several design evolutions while maintaining its popularity and basic form with slats of wood such as pine offering comfort both indoors and out.
The widespread demand for rustic Adirondack outdoor furniture was bolstered by the turn-of-the-century establishment of rural escapes to treat diseases such as tuberculosis. The low-slung Adirondack chair became common in these places of convalescence, allowing patients to recline and breathe in the country air. It also complemented the camp-style architecture that was prevalent in the Adirondacks for recreation as well as restoration, where rugged furniture with exposed wood and minimal carving filled interiors and wide porches.
Today, Adirondack chairs are made in a range of materials and can be found around the world, from ski resorts to lakeside piers, their durability and classic form making them an enduring favorite for spending time in nature.
Find vintage Adirondack chairs, benches, lounge chairs, decorative objects, folk art and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Adirondack
Pair of Teak Wood Folding Lounging Deck Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Make a statement with these wonderfully designed and great looking pair of teak wood folding porch, garden lounge or deck chairs with grey weathered patina. Great for indoor or outdo...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Teak
20Thc Bar Stools In Dark Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of complete matching bar stools have a wonderful dark surface or stain and in very good condition.They are strong & sturdy and very comfortable.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 4 Knotty Pine Adirondack Style Bar, Counter Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Custom made c1955 bar stools with naughahyde vinyl tops which are in need of an update. Yellow pine with fabulous contrasting wood grain with a shella...
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Italian Phillipe Stark Bar Stools By Driade
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Phillipe Stark Bar Stools By Driade. Wonderful Italian crafstmanship at work for on these stools. A sleek modern look that adds enough curve to the look to modernize the chai...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Metal
Deer, Elk & Moose Antler Throne Chair in the Style of Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic antler chair. The same form as the cast and patinated enamel aluminum antler chair by Arthur Court. The last three photos are of an Arthur Court Aluminum Antler chair that ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Brass
20Thc Leather Wing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Red leather wing chair in amazing condition and super comforter.The comforter.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
19Thc Original Red Painted Rounded Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original red painted rounded farm bench from Pennsylvania. The condition is very good and has amazing cut outs.
Category
1880s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
1920s PA Hand Made Rustic Hickory & Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Amish Twig rocking chair from Pennsylvania in good working condition and rustic surface.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
4 Antique Rustic Hickory Rattan Adirondak Lodge Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique Adirondak / lodge / cabin / farmhouse dining chairs. Made of Hickory featuring woven rattan seats and backs with primitive log / stick frames.
Dimensions:
17.5"...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
19th C Original Painted Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted milking stool with pencil post legs.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Adirondack / Twig Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, US
These amazing chairs are made of twigs and branches. The were well thought out and creatively designed. They vary in sizes from 25” wide to 30” wide. The height varies as well. Aroun...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Windsor green high back bird cage Windsor rocking chair is in pristine condition.This rocking chair was found in Pennsylvania and is from New England.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Stick Form & Splint Settee C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Stick Form & Splint Sette...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory, Wood
Custom Made Rolling Upholstered Southwest Aztec Armchair - Set of Two
Located in Draper, UT
Reminiscent of Ralph Lauren's iconic southwest fabric, these two custom armchairs boast a sophisticated upholstery-grade Aztec fabric design. The cha...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Blue painted Picnic Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Blue painted park benches or picnic benches in fantastic sturdy condition.These benches are blue over red painted surface.Both are in very good c...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rustic Bamboo Rattan Bent Wood Adirondak Tree Branch Bench Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage rustic log cabin / farmhouse / adirondak / tree branch style bench or settee. Made of bamboo and rattan featuring bentwood style and slatted back.
Dimensions:
40"h x 50" x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Studio Lounge 'No. 3 Chair' & Ottoman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A new interior seating piece, reminiscent of an ultimately-refined adirondack chair. This lounge and ottoman have been handmade using old growth black walnut, finished in oil. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19thc Original Painted Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine red painted 19thc Windsor arm chair is in fine and sturdy condition.The later painted surface has been on there for many years and is a fun red color. This chair is very co...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for at a round kitchen table for that fine country look ! They are super comfortable an...
Category
1860s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Three Children's Old Hickory Settee Rocker and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s set of three old hickory settee , rocker and chair set. Wonderful patina. Wonderful age. The wear and color on the set is normal and natural for its age and use. This set has b...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair. Strong and sturdy rocking chair. The seats are made from slats and have a smooth great feel to the lumbar area. Smooth Rocking chair with the qualit...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 19Thc Original Painted Child's Height Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc Original Painted Child's Height Chair From New England - Circa 1840s
Wonderful wooden child's chair in amazing condition. This chair is a high chair meant to be level a...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
E. 20thc Oval Foot Stool With Vintage blue velvet Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful foot stool, wooden design with original stain. The vintage velvet fabric is clean. This foot stool has wear to the legs from age and use, very minor wear. A beautiful puff...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc High back Windsor arm chair with bamboo turnings.This chair is very comfortable and sturdy.A great desk or side chair.
Category
1850s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early New England tall ladder back rocking chair with leather seat.This amazing rocking chair has a fine aged patina. and is very comfortable.The condition is very good.
Category
1850s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs With Sunbrella Fabric Cushions -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing black painted wicker chairs are in a Bar Harbor style and have been sprayed with a all weather protector spray. These chairs also have custom made cushions for all weat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wicker
Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory arm chairs with leather seats and amazing original worn patina. These ranch house chairs are in fine & sturdy condition.Sold as a pair.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Hickory
Wooden Dutch Vintage Heart Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wooden Dutch Vintage Heart Seat. Hand made and put together with pegs. 50w x 26d x 35h x 16sh
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 19thc Flame Stitch Hand Made Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved foot stool is dated 1842 and is made in New Hampshire.The condition is pristine.The flame stitch wool fabric was n...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
19Thc Leather Seat Wood Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine strong & sturdy stool has a distressed leather seat or top.It is in fine condition.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Iron sides with amazing patina that have been redone with new wooden boards. The iron arms have a wonderful patinaed rusted paint with beautiful greens and orange. Very strong ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Iron
Carl Koch for Vermont Tubbs Sno Shu Chair, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Circa 1950s rawhide woven Adirondack style chair by Vermont Tubbs Snowshoe company designed by Gropius trained architect Carl Koch for his Tech...
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hide, Wood
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing black painted wicker chairs are in a Bar Harbor style and have been sprayed with a all weather protector spray.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Lounge Chair Sheep Skin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Lounge Chair Sheep Skin. Great formed burl root wood in large slabs.
1960s measures approx - 44d x 40w x 48h x 15 seat height
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Free Form Slab Burl Redwood settee sheep Skin 1960s measures approx - 66w x 44d x 33h x 14 seat height
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
1960s Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin Three Seater
Located in Pasadena, CA
1960s Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin-Structurally sound and in amazing shape. The wood on this three seater has been conditioned and lightly re-stained. There are t...
Category
1960s Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very sturdy. Signed Old Hickory Furniture Company from Martinsville,Indiana. Sold as a matchi...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
19thc Original Red Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc original red painted farm bench is in fine ,sturdy condition.This bench came from Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19thc PA Folk Art Hickory Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made folky twig & log settee from Pennsylvania.This settee is in fine sturdy condition.Fantastic example of folk art furniture.It was found on a farmhouse porch in Lancast...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category
1790s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
19Thc Original Powder Blue Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted farmhouse bench from Pennsylvania.This sturdy water bench has fantastic cut out legs. Great form and color.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Step Down Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original sour apple green painted step down New England Windsor chairs in fine condition.The chairs have fine little floral design on the top splash of each chair. All chairs a...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced tan leather seat in fine condition.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
19Thc Bird Cage Windsor Chairs in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19thc Original black painted Windsor chairs were found in Pennsylvania and in great condition.They have a fine worn patina and very strong & sturdy.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 19Thc Original Paint Decorated Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Step down Windsors in original paint decorated chairs.These very fine red painted chairs have mustard floral decoration with an amazing patina...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Horn Chair Cowhide Western Steer.
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century Horn Chair Cowhide Western Steer.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Cowhide
19thc English Hand Carved Wooden Kings Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc English Hand Carved Wooden Kings Chair. Wonderful design on the slats of the chairs. wonderful carving at the top of the chair has 2 lions h...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Painted Taupe Bar Stools -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Painted bar stools with natural pine seats.Great condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century West African "Senufo" Tribe Carved Bed Bench
By Senufo
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or game room with this elegant antique tribal bench. Hand carved in western Africa, and attributed to the Senufo tribe, the bench is naturally curved and stands on two...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Maple Violin with musical notes on the side of the footstool.
Within the interior of the foot stool it is Stamped - "Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter".
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 20Thc Hand Made Hickory Settee From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand made hickory settee was found in Pennsylvania and is in very good condition.This was a at home project and more like a folk art hickory settee.Its a most unusual size and v...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Adrondach Children's Ranch House or Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very cool Children's beach or ranch house chairs are so amazing and coated in nautical boat varnish for protection.They are very strong and durable.Sold as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Pair Of Hand Made Oak Wood Bar Stools, Gray painted Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc Original gray over white painted bar stools with plank seat. Mid century plank seat bar stools with turned legs, hand crafted.
Seat Diameter 12 inches .
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Hickory-Bentwood Ranch House Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made rustic Ranch house hickory Side chair from Ohio.This fine old finish has a coat of outdoor protective varnish so it can be inside or outdoors. Fantastic porch chair.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Plank seat Windsor arm chairs in fine condition and with an amazing patina.This arm chair was found in New England estate.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Platform Rocking Chair in Leather / Oil Cloth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing platform rocking chair was found on a Ranch and it has amazing undisturbed original surface.The seat and backing are in oil cloth -leather like upholstery which is all ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Adirondack Old Hickory School Horn & Muslin Upholstery Footstool, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adirondack footstool in the manner of Old Hickory offers muslin upholstered seat and is raised on horn legs, c1930
Measures - 8"h x 16.5"w x 11"d
Catalogue Note: Ask abo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Horn, Muslin
Early 20th Century W.F. Tubbs Sno-Shu Reclining Chair and Detachable Foot Stool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
W.F. Tubbs of Norway, ME (1906-1939) "Sno-Shu" armchair with 3-stage adjustable back, with accompanying footstool which attaches between the front legs of the chair converting it to ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Adirondack seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with maple, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack seating made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Old Hickory Furniture Company, Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee (Artist), and Vermont Tubbs Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,250 and tops out at $1,250 while the average work can sell for $1,250.
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